Method and apparatus for dehumidifying atmospheric moisture and purifying same

Abstract

A method and apparatus for the extraction of atmospheric moisture and converting it into potable water that is entirely closed and sealed thereby reducing the possibility of bacterial contamination through the system. The water is collected through a compressor and a coil, then filtered through a series of filters and pumped thereafter into a sealed, pressurized bladder that keeps the filtered water unexposed to the atmosphere until it is dispensed for drinking.

1 . An apparatus for dehumidifying atmospheric moisture and purifying same comprising:
 a compressor;   a coil;   a collection tank for condensed atmospheric moisture;   one or more filters;   a first conduit connecting said collection tank to said one or more filters;   a pump moving said moisture from said collection tank through said first conduit to said one or more filters;   a sealed, pressurized tank for the collection of said moisture after filtration;   a second conduit connecting said pressurized tank to said one or more filters, said pump moving said moisture from said one or more filters through said second conduit to said pressurized tank;   a valve connected to said pressurized tank that when opened releases said moisture for dispensing into a vessel; and   a circuit board with microprocessors for programming the activation of said pump.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 1  wherein a floater indicator is contained in said collection tank and in communication with said circuit board wherein when said floater indicator hits a first predetermined level, said pump turns on to move said moisture through said apparatus and when said floater indicator hits a second predetermined level, said pump turns off. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 1  wherein said second conduit contains a final filter for filtration of said moisture before collection in said pressurized tank. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus as defined in  claim 1  wherein a sensor is located in said pressurized tank that is in communication with said circuit board wherein said pump is activated when the water level is sensed by said sensor in said pressurized tank to hit a first predetermined level and deactivated when said water level is sensed by said sensor in said pressurized tank to hit a second predetermined level.